Born in Germany in 1929, Anne Frank’s family was Jewish. Her first decade witnessed the rise of the Nazi party, which grew to power by blaming Jews (and others) for Germany’s post-World War I problems. High unemployment and poverty were severe, making...
Born on September 24, 1940, Arati began her life in Bengal, in what was then British India. Her family was middle class Bengali Hindu, and Arati had one older brother and one younger sister. At the age of 2, she lost her mother. With her father enlisted in the armed...
Full Name: Artemisia Gentileschi Birth Date: July 8, 1593 Death Date (if known): c. 1656 Location: Naples. Italy Monument Type: Historic/Residence One of the most famous quotes attributed to painter Artemisia Gentileschi is “My illustrious lordship, I’ll...
Born in London on 22nd March 1808, Caroline sheridan Norton was part of an influential and grand but poor family, the Sheridans. One of three sisters, they were enticing to those around them. All the siblings were considered beautiful and intelligent, with a tendency...
Full Name: Casquette Girls Date: Existed from 1704-28 Location: Ship Island, Mississippi Monument Type: Historic/Residence Photograph Caption/Credit: Watteau, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons When the French began colonizing North America in the early 1700s, they...
